Phone number (03) 9018 5701 is allocated as a local service in Victoria, routed through Verizon Australia Pty Limited. (03) 9018 5701 has drawn 5 community reports, with 80% describing it as scam activity. Activity has gone quiet, with no new reports in over a year. The most commonly mentioned tactic is impersonation, appearing in roughly 100% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for (03) 9018 5701 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (03) 9018 5701 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (03) 9018 5701 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (03) 9018 5701
Spam call from someone claiming to be ATO, noticeable delays indicating overseas, heavy accent with Australian-sounding name
didn't answer but called back. Person claiming to be from Taxation Office, raises red flags about legitimacy
Overview
How People Described (03) 9018 5701
80% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include claiming, ato.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Assessment based on 5 reports.
Reported Behaviour for (03) 9018 5701
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 9018 5701.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 9018 5701, here is how far the interaction went.
More Context
Reporting Timeline
Reports Over Time
How Other Readers Rated the Reports
Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 80% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About (03) 9018 5701
These reports were submitted by community members.
Spam call from someone claiming to be ATO, noticeable delays indicating overseas, heavy accent with Australian-sounding name
didn't answer but called back. Person claiming to be from Taxation Office, raises red flags about legitimacy
Missed call, called back and person said they were from ATO, but ATO doesn't call from public numbers
Automated call claiming to be from the ATO
Rejected the call, didn't leave message
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tactics does (03) 9018 5701 use?
4 people described the caller's tactics. The ones that come up most often are Impersonation (100%), Robocall (25%).
Is (03) 9018 5701 still calling people?
Based on when reports came in, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
Can I trust the reports about (03) 9018 5701?
Based on 5 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 80% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Is (03) 9018 5701 a scam number?
The majority of reports (80%) describe this number as a scam across 5 reports.
How does (03) 9018 5701 reach out to people?
phone call is the most common (80%). The full picture: phone call (80%), missed call (20%).
What have people reported about (03) 9018 5701?
Here's what people said: Scam (4), Uncertain (1). Several reports mention the same things, including claiming, ato.
Were people expecting to hear from (03) 9018 5701?
Most reporters (100%) were caught off guard. Only 0% expected the contact.
When did reports about (03) 9018 5701 first appear?
People have been reporting this number for 1 day (July 2022).